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Maggie Dwyer

Research Topic 

My research focuses on how military mutinies have shaped African states and militaries, particularly in West Africa.  I argue that mutinies should be viewed separately from coups due to differences in participants, tactical styles, goals, and impacts of the two events.  Structural theories of coups can be used as a base for studying mutinies but significant adaptations need to be made in order to adequately explain mutinies in Africa.  

My research will examine trends in mutinies by developing a quantitative dataset of mutinies within West and Central Africa since independence.  Case studies of mutinies in Sierra Leone, Gambia, and Burkina Faso will be used to further examine mutinies from a more qualitative approach.  The case studies have been developed through field research involving interviews with former mutineers.  

 

Supervisors

Professor Paul Nugent 

Dr. Sara Rich Dorman 

 

Academic Qualifications

Masters of Social Sciences, Maxwell School, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, USA (2010) 

Bachelors of Science (Political Science and Psychology), University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg VA, USA (2004)

 

Teaching Experience

I have tutored for the following courses within the School of Social and Political Science at University of Edinburgh:

Introduction to Politics and International Relations (first-year undergraduate)

International Security (honors undergraduate) 

 

Professional Experience 

 From 2004 to 2010 I worked as an Africa analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense. I was responsible for researching and writing intelligence assessments on political issues, operational environment, terrorism, military capabilities, threats, and culture for the Sahel region of Africa.  I regularly presented briefings to a wide variety of audiences, which included deploying forces, policy makers, Commanding Generals, Congressional staffers, and African military units.  I have written and contributed to articles in the Defense Intelligence Digest, National Intelligence Estimates, Sense of Community Memorandum, and Presidential Daily Briefings.

 

 

 

 

This page was published on 30 December 2011